Calming Cleanser

On Friday, my dermatologist diagnosed me with sudden-onset Rosacea (mild redness). She previously thought I had given myself a chemical burn but since my skin is still slightly pink and I flush now when slightly hot, it must be Rosacea. I'm currently using the prescriptions that she gave me, however, I'm on the search for a new cleanser. I've been using Cetaphil's gentle cleanser the past 1.5 mths and while it doesn't irritate my skin, it doesn't completely remove my make-up and is slightly drying. Any recommendations for a calming cleanser for sensitive, dry, and rosacea-prone skin? It would be nice if it could help with the redness as well. Thanks!

Re: Calming Cleanser

clinique has some great face washes that are sensitive skin friendly but cleanse the skin very well. I would try out their liquid facial soap in mild. This is what I use and it isnt too drying like the cetaphil one can be.

Re: Calming Cleanser

Dannyc brings up a good point in checking with your doctor before using any over the counter product as to not inflame or further irritate your rosacea.

Look into what she's recommended along with Murad's Redness Soothing Gel Cleanser and Korres' Milk cleansers (available in wipes and 2 other formulas, once which also removes make up). The Murad one is a super gentle formula with soothing and calming antioxidants while the Korres formula relies on milk proteins which calm redness and irritation.

Try to print out ingredient listings of those products and bring them to your doc to discuss which would be a good option for you!

I would start doing some research on-line and learning what your triggers are, what ingredients are bad/good for you... Talk to your doctor & then start trying products. Introduce just ONE new product at a time & use it for a few weeks if you don't have any reactions then introduce another product. You're going to have to be diligent in reading ingredients & figuring out which ones interact with each other or cancel the other out. Some rosacea sufferers are able to use stronger ingredients like retinol, others are too sensitive, so it may take some time to find what works for you & what doesn't.